Tesla’s Cybertruck, set to be unveiled tonight, will push the boundaries on conventional pickup design. One likely innovation will be the number, type, and capability of its AC power outlets. Large pickups from the big makers like Ford, GM,… Read More ›
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Mustang Mach-E powertrain: up close and personal
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E is now out of the barn and into the spotlight. What makes it run? What’s under that body sheetmetal that makes it go without the vroom vroom gasoline engine? We have pictures. On the left, is… Read More ›
Ford Mustang Mach-E mainstreams the electric crossover SUV
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E deftly checks all the boxes for buyers looking for a modest-sized crossover with solid driving performance, at least 300 miles of range in some configurations, and good efficiency at a reasonable price. It is the first… Read More ›
Mustang Mach-E reservations begin on Nov. 17 following live stream reveal
Ford’s first modern all-electric car designed from the ground up is set to be revealed on Sunday, November 17 in a live-streamed event from Los Angeles. Immediately following that announcement, the company says it will begin accepting $500 refundable reservations… Read More ›
Recent explosions shutdown hydrogen vehicle refueling in NorCal and Norway
Explosions at a hydrogen fueling depot in Northern California and at a retail station in Norway have left owners of fuel cell cars in those regions without their usual source of refueling. Monday’s explosion in Sandvika, Norway near Oslo… Read More ›
New Chevy EV model assigned to Bolt EV factory
A new all-electric Chevrolet vehicle model will be built at the same Orion Township factory in Michigan that already produces the Bolt EV, according to a General Motors announcement today. GM officials had previously said just over a year ago… Read More ›
Porsche Taycan owners will get “free” ultra-fast charging for 3 years
Echoing early Tesla Model S marketing techniques, Porsche says customers of its forthcoming Taycan sports sedan will receive free unlimited charging at rates of near 350 kW at Electrify America sites for the first three years of ownership when it… Read More ›
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reportedly gets 38 kWh battery upgrade
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric battery pack may get a boost from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh in the coming new 2020 model year.
Nissan spills the details on the LEAF PLUS
After some earlier apparent public relations delays, the company has now released new details on the widely expected LEAF PLUS and its 62 kWh battery. The new range estimate is 226 miles up from the previous 150. The new PLUS… Read More ›
Nissan’s mysterious live PR event today for a “high performance LEAF”
Nissan’s Japanese language twitter account posted a link for mysterious live YouTube stream set for this afternoon.